PB033A - PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS

courses

ID:

PB033A

Duration (hours):

50

CFU:

SSD:

PSICOBIOLOGIA E PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA

Located in:

CHIETI

Url:

Course Details:

PSYCHOLOGY OF WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1

Year:

2025

Course Catalogue:

https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (06/10/2025 - 20/12/2025)

Course Objectives

Understand the theoretical foundations of positive psychology and its practical applications.

Identify and implement evidence-based interventions to enhance individual and collective well-being.

Explore the role of positive relationships and emotions in promoting mental health.

Gain basic insights into the neuroscience underpinning positive psychological functioning.

Course Prerequisites

General knowledge of psychology.

Interest in topics related to well-being, happiness, and personal development.

Teaching Methods

Interactive lectures.

Analysis of real-world case studies.

Hands-on workshops to design and implement positive psychology interventions (e.g., gratitude and optimism exercises).

Group projects to apply positive psychology principles in real-life contexts.

Assessment Methods

The exam will be a structured oral discussion with three questions on the indicated textbook, assessing understanding of key concepts and their practical implications.

Texts

Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being. Second Edition. John Zelenski

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the theories, methods, and applications of positive psychology, enriched with foundational insights from neuroscience. Topics include:

Origins and principles of positive psychology.

Theories of well-being: PERMA model, eudaimonia, and hedonism.

Resilience, gratitude, optimism, and character strengths.

Positive relationships and social connection.

Evidence-based practices for enhancing well-being.

Practical applications of positive psychology in education, organizations, and clinical settings.

Introduction to the neural correlates of positive emotions (limbic system, prefrontal cortex).